Staff Nurse - Judy Beard Day Unit

East Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust; Hastings; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Hastings is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Judy Beard Day Unit. You will provide expert nursing care with a focus on haematology and oncology, delivering intravenous treatments including SACT and monoclonal therapies.

The role offers comprehensive training, supportive team environment, and opportunities to gain experience in supplementary infusions. Registering with the NMC and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC registration.
• Experience in oncology/haematology is desirable.
• Experience with chemotherapy or immunotherapy administration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality patient care.
• Safely administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) in line with policies.
• Prioritise and manage patient care in a busy treatment environment.
• Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive treatments.
• Respond to the physical and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and professional standards.

Skills

NMC registered

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

Nursing degree (Adult)

Tools

Venepuncture

Cannulation

IV therapy

Chemotherapy administration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the team on the Judy Beard Day Unit. We are seeking a dynamic registered nurse with an interest in Haematology and Oncology nursing to become part of our busy, supportive, and friendly team. The Judy Beard Day Unit delivers a wide range of intravenous treatments, including Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive treatments, monoclonal antibody therapies, and other specialist infusions. Comprehensive specialist training and support will be provided to the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality patient care.
• Safely administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) in accordance with Trust policies and national guidance.
• Prioritise and manage patient care within a busy treatment environment.
• Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive treatments.
• Respond sensitively to the physical and emotional needs of patients and their families.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards at all times.

You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in supplementary medical infusions and monoclonal antibody therapies.

Required Qualifications

• Holds current NMC registration.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.
• Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC registration.

Desirable

• Minimum of 18 months post-registration experience.
• Experience in oncology, haematology, or day unit nursing.
• Experience of chemotherapy or immunotherapy administration.
• Competence in venepuncture, cannulation, central venous access devices, and IV therapy.

For candidates without these skills, training and development opportunities will be provided.

Benefits

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

• staff development
• enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
• auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service
• access to onsite nurseries
• staff restaurants and accommodation
• internal Occupational Health department
• access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.